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Outdoor Lighting Safety Tips

Holiday outdoor lighting brings out the festivities for most Calgary families. As it illuminates the night and brings out a warm and colorful effect. Keeping your home safe is ultimately the goal from electrical hazards when buying and installing holiday lighting and decorations.. We’d like to share with you some tips to be safe.

Extension Cords/Plugs:

Avoid overloading circuits with plugs and extension cords—this can create overheating and result in a fire. Fuses that frequently blow and circuits that trip can indicate too many items are connected to the circuit.

Never remove the third prong on plugs—this “grounding pin” prevents shock in the event of electrical equipment failure.